59639 ZIP Code — Lincoln, MT

Lewis And Clark County, Montana

ZIP code 59639 is located in Lincoln, Montana, within Lewis And Clark County. It covers approximately 672.63 square miles and serves a population of 1,171 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Mountain (MT) timezone, served by area code 406.

About ZIP code 59639

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $268,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 82%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $44,300. 56% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 13 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 29% of workers work from home.

College attainment at 19% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 14% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 59639 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, a high rate of remote workers, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

1,171
population
672.63
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Mountain (MT)
timezone
59639 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 59639

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City Status
Lincoln Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
59843 Helmville (18.8 mi)
Demographics updated 06/2026
Population
Total population 1,171
Population density 2 / sq mi
State FIPS 30
County FIPS 049
Geography
Land area 672.63 sq mi
Water area 1.75 sq mi
Latitude 47.0569
Longitude -112.7064
Timezone Mountain (MT)
Area code 406
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics updated 06/2026
Household income
Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 68.5% 37.9% 44.2%
$50k – $100k 22.8% 31.8% 32.0%
$100k – $200k 7.3% 25.4% 19.2%
Over $200k 1.4% 4.9% 4.7%

Demographics & statistics

1,171
Population
2
People per sq mi
55.3
Median age
$44,300
Median household income
$32,719
Per capita income
$268,800
Median home value
$740
Median monthly rent
81.9%
Home ownership
8.9%
Poverty rate
0.2%
Unemployment
927
Housing units
18.8%
Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female
16
Under 5
13
26
5–9
22
42
10–14
36
9
15–19
8
24
20–24
20
73
25–34
62
49
35–44
42
68
45–54
58
90
55–59
77
52
60–64
45
107
65–74
92
66
75–84
56
10
85+
8
← Male
Female →

Age summary

GroupCount%
Under 1817014.5%
18 and over1,00185.5%
65 and over33928.9%
Median age55.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.7%
Two or more races 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.1%
Other race 0.1%
GroupCount%
White1,09893.7%
Two or more races584.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native110.9%
Asian30.3%
Hispanic or Latino10.1%
Other race10.1%

Household income

Income range This ZIP County avg State avg
Under $50k 68.5% 37.9% 44.2%
$50k – $100k 22.8% 31.8% 32.0%
$100k – $200k 7.3% 25.4% 19.2%
Over $200k 1.4% 4.9% 4.7%
Under $10k 1.7%
$10k–$15k 7.5%
$15k–$25k 8.7%
$25k–$35k 10.2%
$35k–$50k 26.0%
$50k–$75k 24.0%
$75k–$100k 6.8%
$100k–$150k 9.2%
$150k–$200k 4.2%
$200k+ 1.7%
Range% of households
Under $10k1.7%
$10k–$15k7.5%
$15k–$25k8.7%
$25k–$35k10.2%
$35k–$50k26.0%
$50k–$75k24.0%
$75k–$100k6.8%
$100k–$150k9.2%
$150k–$200k4.2%
$200k+1.7%
Median income$44,300

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.2%
$50k–$100k 0.8%
$100k–$150k 9.7%
$150k–$200k 13.6%
$200k–$300k 32.8%
$300k–$500k 33.9%
$500k–$1M 3.6%
$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

MetricValue
Median home value$268,800
Median rent / month$740
Owner occupied81.9%
Renter occupied18.1%
Vacant44.1%
Single-family detached81.1%
Large apartment buildings0.0%
Mobile homes14.8%
Median rooms4.9
Avg household size (owned)2.05

Year built

Era%
2020 or later0.0%
2010–20196.2%
2000–200911.2%
1990–199914.5%
1980–198914.2%
1970–197921.8%
1960–19697.9%
1950–195913.8%
1940–19493.7%
1939 or earlier6.9%

Bedrooms

Size% of units
No bedroom (studio)4.5%
1 bedroom22.4%
2 bedrooms31.6%
3 bedrooms33.8%
4 bedrooms6.2%
5+ bedrooms1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles% of households
No vehicle4.0%
1 vehicle20.3%
2 vehicles28.8%
3 or more46.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type%
Utility gas5.7%
Electricity7.6%
Propane / LP gas35.1%
Wood50.9%

Households & families

Household typeCount%
Married-couple family27848.3%
Cohabiting couple315.4%
Male householder, no spouse15627.1%
Female householder, no spouse11119.3%
Households with children under 18579.9%
Households with seniors (65+)27347.4%
Average household size2.03

Marital status

StatusMaleFemale
Never married25.6%10.2%
Married53.6%63.2%
Separated4.2%0.0%
Widowed4.5%11.7%
Divorced12.1%14.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%
Some HS, no diploma 3.1%
HS graduate 32.3%
Some college, no degree 28.4%
Associate's degree 14.1%
Bachelor's degree 18.3%
Graduate / professional 0.5%
Metric%
HS diploma or higher93.6%
Bachelor's or higher18.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

TypeCount%
Nursery / preschool00.0%
Kindergarten2415.8%
Elementary school9260.5%
High school159.9%
College / grad school2113.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Arts, food & hospitality 44.8%
Construction 14.9%
Agriculture & mining 9.8%
Professional & management 6.6%
Education & healthcare 6.1%
Transportation & utilities 3.9%
Manufacturing 3.3%
Other services 2.6%
Finance & real estate 2.2%
Public administration 2.2%
Retail trade 2.0%
Wholesale trade 0.7%
Information 0.7%

Occupation

Category%
Management, business & arts22.1%
Service37.8%
Sales & office20.5%
Natural resources & construction8.9%
Production & transportation10.7%

Employment type

Type%
Private sector72.5%
Government15.9%
Self-employed10.1%
Unpaid family workers1.5%

Commute

Method%
Drive alone68.9%
Carpool0.0%
Public transit0.0%
Walk1.9%
Work from home29.2%
Other means0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)12.9

Poverty

All people 8.9%
Under 18 years 23.5%
18 and over 6.4%
Married-couple families 3.2%
Female-led households 42.9%

Income support

Source% of households
Social Security55.9%
Retirement income28.8%
Supplemental Security4.0%
Cash public assistance1.7%
Food stamps / SNAP11.8%

Health indicators

Condition%
Obesity33.8%
High blood pressure39.9%
High cholesterol38.5%
Diabetes13.8%
Heart disease9.4%
Stroke4.3%
Asthma10.6%
Arthritis34.5%
Kidney disease3.9%
Pulmonary disease10.1%
Cancer8.7%
Behavior / access%
Smoking19.2%
Binge drinking16.8%
No physical activity24.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep29.9%
Depression24.2%
Fair or poor health17.5%
Poor mental health12.7%
Poor physical health13.7%
No health insurance11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)76.4%
Visited dentist59.1%
Cholesterol screening91.8%
Teeth loss15.4%

Veterans & disability

VeteransCount%
Civilian veterans14214.2%
Disability%
Any disability19.3%
Under 180.0%
18–64 years16.2%
65 and over35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type%
Private insurance54.9%
Public insurance45.4%
No insurance17.8%
Uninsured under 1943.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

LanguageCount%
English only1,14297.5%
Spanish00.0%
Other Indo-European00.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander00.0%
Other languages00.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

OriginCount%
Native born (US)1,16899.7%
Born in same state1,16899.7%
Born in different state66256.5%
Foreign born00.0%
Naturalized citizen30.3%
Not a US citizen3100.0%

Ancestry

AncestryCount%
French14012%
Polish1149.7%
Italian847.2%
Arab635.4%
AncestryCount%
English90.8%
Dutch80.7%
German70.6%
Irish20.2%

Technology access

Metric% of households
Computer access49.2%
Internet access87.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 59639

What city is ZIP code 59639 in?

ZIP code 59639 is primarily assigned to Lincoln, Montana.

What county is ZIP code 59639 in?

ZIP code 59639 falls within Lewis And Clark County, Montana.

Does ZIP code 59639 have a large retiree population?

56% of households in ZIP code 59639 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 59639 have an older population?

29% of residents in ZIP code 59639 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 59639 mostly owner-occupied?

82% of occupied units in ZIP code 59639 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 59639 have a large veteran population?

14% of civilians in ZIP code 59639 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 59639 in?

ZIP code 59639 observes the MST timezone.

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